October 25, 2025
Dunn
Dunn Native Named New Assistant City Manager
By Dunn Daily Record DUNN – Billy Godwin will join the official Dunn ranks as its new assistant city manager starting Sept. 11, according to an announcement from City Manager…
Four Oaks Woman Held In Benson Break-In
BENSON – A 22 year-old woman is behind bars after she allegedly forcibly entered a Benson-area home and stole items. Alesha Ann Lee of Smith Street, Four Oaks was arrested…
Woman Breaks Into Same Store Three Times, JCSO Says
BENSON – Johnston County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a female burglary suspect they say broke into the same business three times, minutes apart. It happened at Mac’s General Merchandise on…
Judgement House Returns For 2023
DUNN – Experience the thought-provoking journey of Judgement House this year on September 8-10 and 15-17, 2023. Join Central Baptist Church for the annual immersive theatrical presentation that delves into…
UMO Nursing Students Don White Coats
MOUNT OLIVE – Twenty-one students participated in a recent’s White Coat ceremony at the University of Mount Olive. The event marked the formal entry of nursing students into the profession…
Former Johnston County Resident Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Federal Prison
WILMINGTON, NC – A former Johnston County man was sentenced this week to served 11 years 8 months in federal prison. Luis Oceguera, age 21, of Sampson County, formerly of…
Dunn Wins Coveted Bid To Host Dixie Youth World Series
City welcomes national tourney for the first time, preps for economic ‘surge’ DUNN – The city of Dunn announced its successful bid to host the 2025 Dixie Youth Baseball AA…
Search Warrant Executed At Johnston County Home
ANGIER – Law enforcement agencies in two counties are continuing to investigate after a search warrant was executed at a Johnston County home, Wednesday afternoon. Deputies with the Johnston County…
Smithfield Man Dies In Head-On Collision
CLAYTON – A Smithfield man was killed in a head-on collision near Clayton. The collision was reported at 9:00am Saturday on Amelia Church Road near NC Highway 42. According to…
Stolen Car Involved In Two County High Speed Chase
DUNN – Three people were taken into custody today (Monday) after law enforcement officers chased a stolen car through two counties. It began in Harnett County, near I-95 and US…
Plain View Community Coalition Receives SECU Foundation Grant For Strategic Planning
Low-resourced residents to benefit from expanded health and wellness outreach PLAIN VIEW – Plain View Community Coalition (PVCC) recently received a $40,000 grant from SECU Foundation to help further its mission to promote outreach…
Fire Displaces Family, Kills 4 Dogs
PLAIN VIEW – Firefighters battled a blaze that burned through a home on Lee’s Chapel Church Road in the Plain View area of Dunn Thursday afternoon. The fire killed four…
